Thursday, June 7, 2012

Bearded Dragon


Animals Unique | Bearded Dragon | The bearded dragon (also known as the dragon) is found naturally in Australia, but bearded dragons are kept as exotic pets in many places all around the world. Bearded dragons can grow up to 24 inches long but that is Including Their long tail, making the bearded dragon is fairly small in body size for a lizard.
 
 
Bearded dragons feed on insects Mainly, Crickets and worms like all Reptiles and Their enjoy spending days on a rock under the sun until Nightfall recharging when the bearded dragon is much more active. 
 
 
The bearded dragon is known to be docile and trusting yet outgoing and curious! The bearded dragon is a quite and gentle bearded dragon lizard and time is therefore a popular exotic pet for children. The bearded dragon lizard is a territorial and should be keep in a big enough if the bearded dragon enclosure is kept as a pet. 
 
 
The bearded dragons diet is made ​​up of Leafy greens Mainly the which the bearded dragon plucks from trees and bushes. Bearded dragons go through a period every year That is similar to a mammal's hibernation. The bearded dragon tends to Become lethargic and the bearded dragon will not come out That often. The bearded dragon will also be eating less and the bearded dragon does this for a period of two to three months.
 

Bearded Dragon Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptiles Order: Squamata Family: Agamidae Genus: Pogona Scientific Name: Pogona Vitticeps Type: Reptile Diet: omnivore Size (L): 50cm - 61cm (20in - 24in) Weight: 250g - 510g (9oz - 18oz) Top Speed: 40km / h (25mph) Life Span: 6-15 years Lifestyle: Solitary Conservation Status: Least Concern Colour: Green, Yellow, Brown, Grey Skin Type: Scales Favourite Food: Insects Habitat: Arid forest and desert Average Litter Size: 15 Main Prey: Insects, Mice, Leaves Predators: Birds, Snakes, Crocodiles Distinctive Features: Pronounced beard when scared and skin color morphs

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